Identificatie
referentie code
Titel
Datum(s)
- July 1988 (Vervaardig)
Beschrijvingsniveau
Omvang en medium
1 publication (printed, 8-12 pages, paper)
Context
Naam van de archiefvormer
Institutionele geschiedenis
The International Defence and Aid Fund (IDAF) was established to support individuals and groups opposed to apartheid in South Africa and other forms of political repression in Southern Africa. It provided legal aid, published newsletters and bulletins, and supported the families of detainees and political prisoners.
archiefbewaarplaats
Geschiedenis van het archief
Published as part of the regular 'Focus' series by IDAF, distributed internationally to inform about repression and political developments in Southern Africa.
Directe bron van verwerving of overbrenging
Transferred to UK-PWP as part of the IDAF publications collection.
Inhoud en structuur
Bereik en inhoud
This issue of 'Focus' details the military developments in Angola during 1987-1988, particularly the South African Defence Force's (SADF) failed assault on Cuito Cuanavale, the subsequent Cuban-Angolan counteroffensive, and the shifting military and political situation in southern Angola and Namibia. It also covers the international negotiations involving Angola, Cuba, South Africa, and the United States, leading to agreements on Namibian independence and Cuban withdrawal from Angola. The publication includes references to major news sources and provides context on IDAF’s mission and international affiliates.
Waardering, vernietiging en slectie
Retained as part of the permanent collection due to its historical significance in documenting anti-apartheid and Southern African liberation struggles.
Aanvullingen
No further accruals expected for this item; accruals possible for the broader 'Focus' series.
Ordeningstelsel
Arranged chronologically within the 'Focus' series by issue number.
Voorwaarden voor toegang en gebruik
Voorwaarden voor raadpleging
Voorwaarden voor reproductie
Taal van het materiaal
Schrift van het materiaal
Taal en schrift aantekeningen
Fysieke eigenschappen en technische eisen
Toegangen
Uploaded finding aid
Verwante materialen
Bestaan en verblifplaats van originelen
Original held at UK-PWP, International Defence and Aid Fund Collection.
Bestaan en verblijfplaats van kopieën
Copies may exist in affiliated IDAF committees and libraries internationally.
Related units of description
Other issues of 'Focus' (see PWPFOCI076, PWPFOCI078, etc.); IDAF publications and pamphlets.
Notitie Publicaties
'Focus' is published six times a year by IDAF under Clause (iii) of its objects. ISSN: 0308-3586.
Aantekeningen
Aantekening
Typeset by The Alden Press (London & Northampton) Ltd and printed by Honey Press Ltd, Banbury. This issue includes a list of abbreviations for referenced news sources.
Alternative identifier(s)
Trefwoorden
Onderwerp trefwoord
Geografische trefwoorden
Naam ontsluitingsterm
- City Press (Onderwerp)
- Cape Times (Onderwerp)
- Daily Dispatch (Onderwerp)
- House of Assembly Debates (Onderwerp)
- Daily News (Onderwerp)
- Evening Post (Onderwerp)
- Eastern Province Herald (Onderwerp)
- Government Gazette (Onderwerp)
- Guardian (Onderwerp)
- Financial Mail (Onderwerp)
- Financial Times (Onderwerp)
- Morning Star (Onderwerp)
- Namibian (Onderwerp)
- Namibia Communications Centre (Onderwerp)
- Observer (Onderwerp)
- Sowetan (Onderwerp)
- Southscan (Onderwerp)
- Star (Onderwerp)
- Sunday Tribune (Onderwerp)
- Daily Telegraph (Onderwerp)
- Times (Onderwerp)
- Weekly Mail (Onderwerp)
- Windhoek Observer (Onderwerp)
Genre access points
Beschrijvingsbeheer
Identificatie van de beschrijving
Identificatiecode van de instelling
Toegepaste regels en/of conventies
ISAD(G): General International Standard Archival Description, Second Edition.
Status
Niveau van detaillering
Verwijdering van datering archiefvorming
Taal (talen)
Schrift(en)
Arabisch
Bronnen
Aantekeningen van de archivaris
Typeset by The Alden Press (London & Northampton) Ltd and printed by Honey Press Ltd, Banbury. This issue includes a list of abbreviations for referenced news sources.